Gears of War 2 was released on September 1, 2009. It was developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft for Xbox 360.

The gears of war continue to turn as Marcus Fenix and his squad of Cogs go back into action in the sequel to Microsoft and developer Epic Games' blockbuster action title. Gears of War 2 continues the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad, locked in an increasingly desperate battle against the nightmarish Locust Horde for the survival of humanity. The game promises to be an epic saga of survival, loss, and retribution. Just as Gears of War set the standard for high-definition visuals, Gears of War 2 raises the bar even further with the amazing technological advances of Unreal Engine 3, delivering a bigger, badder, and more intense experience as the story continues.

Re-released for its Game of the Year edition, this collectible version of Gears of War 2 makes it easy to jump into all the excitement of Gears of War 2 thanks to a compendium of the full Gears of War 2 experience plus the complete Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection add-on pack (which includes 19 extra multiplayer maps, the "Road to Ruin" campaign chapter and every gameplay Achievement to earn.)